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What an amzing Christmas at Fundaninos again this year. The kids...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:55:29 -0500

What an amzing Christmas at Fundaninos again this year. The kids were beyond thrilled with their gifts, you all rock. I promise to post pictures ASAP…the past few days have been very busy. Love to all! Buenas noches xo

Fun afternoon of baking with the peques! They so enjoyed...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:13:53 -0500

Fun afternoon of baking with the peques! They so enjoyed decorating the gingerbread men.

Thanks to our food sponsors, the kids are enjoying healthy snack...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:02:00 -0500

Thanks to our food sponsors, the kids are enjoying healthy snack time including fruit, yogurt and milk :)

Only two more days until we hand out our presents to some...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:11:38 -0500

Only two more days until we hand out our presents to some beautiful kiddos! So excited to be able to spoil them a little. THANK you once again to all our sponsors who made this another incredible year. I couldn’t do it without you.

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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:09:40 -0500

Eres mi mama, verdad?

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:06:33 -0500

“You’re my mom, right?” I find these words so heartwrenching to hear when Daniel asks me. My heart would love nothing more than to say, yes yes I am but my head reminds me that if I was he would not be here. He would be growing up in an orphanage and I would spend every day with him. I so long to be that person for him and pray that one day, God willing, I will be able to say “Yes, I am your mother”. But for now I love on him, and tell him he is a very special little boy to me. I cherish every moment spent together and I know that no matter what, having him in my life, no matter for how long, will have made me a better person and can only hope that I will have made an impact on his life as well. I love my sweet little boy. Thankful to have had you in my life for these past five years and pray that there are many more to come xo

Incredibly busy and incredibly happy

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:01:46 -0500

This past week has been incredible. We welcomed home to Fundaninos old friends and met new ones, we’ve been planning Christmas dinner, getting some kids matched with shoes and just loving on the kids.

Starting today, Cait, Meredith, Cecilia and I have charge of the peques so the workers can go home over the holidays with their families. They are a very busy bunch of toddlers and will certainly drive me a little crazy but i am so THANKFUL I get the privilege of spending time with them. Love them so much!

Nahomi cuddle time :)

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:50:57 -0500

Nahomi cuddle time :)

Had some cake and ice cream with the boys to celebrate Edgar...

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:47:41 -0500

Had some cake and ice cream with the boys to celebrate Edgar turning 12 yesterday. We are continuing the birthday celebrations tonight for Jose’s 12th :) Blessed to be here.

Happy birthday sweet Edgar :)

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:42:34 -0500

Happy birthday sweet Edgar :)

Finding joy in every little thing

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:56:11 -0500

Yesterday was a perfect example of why I love it here so much. In the morning we celebrated our littlest Luis’ third birthday. I cannot believe he is already 3! Where have the past three years flown by to? Incredible! He is such a smart and kind toddler.

We then handed out some donations, mostly to the boys, and gave out some shoes. I always love their little thankful faces for every thing we bring them. It certainly makes you rethink how much we take for granted.

Finally, we ended the night with some nail painting up at the girls fun while watching a movie. I so enjoy their conversations, questions and teasing. So much fun to be around.

Looking forward to another day here :)

“SHOES FOR CHUS”Well once again my heart almost...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:41:56 -0500

“SHOES FOR CHUS”
Well once again my heart almost burst last night when little Chus started dancing around the room after we gave him new shoes. He was SO incredibly happy and his little face in this picture says it all. What a beautiful moment :)

Fun day handing out donations to the kids :) They are always so...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:34:27 -0500

Fun day handing out donations to the kids :) They are always so excited.

Good morning from Fundaninos…my favorite view to wake up...

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:28:26 -0500

Good morning from Fundaninos…my favorite view to wake up to :)

Celebrating Luis’ third birthday with the babes:)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:56:00 -0500

Celebrating Luis’ third birthday with the babes:)

Having some fun with the peques :)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:42:59 -0500

Having some fun with the peques :)

Sisterlove

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:35:30 -0500

Sisterlove

Home sweet home, again

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:25:00 -0500

I’m back once again! What another wonderful and fantastic day of hellos, hugs and kisses from these beautiful kids. Can’t describe the joy and happiness that having them run into my arms brings me. How I love to hear Daniel, Carlos, Mateo and Alejandro yell “Kaaaaliiiaaa”.

It has also however been a little bit of a hard day beacuse a few of our kids are no longer here. My heart aches to hold them in my arms and to know that they are safe and happy. My heart doesn’t know if saying goodbye is harder or easier than not getting to say goodbye….

Thankful for all these wonderful reunions with family and friends. Especially long chats with Ana and CC ove delicious coffee…looking SO forward to the next few weeks. I love going to bed to and being excited to sleep because that means that tomorow will come faster.

Feliz de noche desde Guate :) xo

Positive thoughts requested!

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:23:56 -0500

Positive thoughts and vibes please….7 of our kids’ gifts are somewhere on their way by mail via other parts of Canada and the USA. They have to arrive tomorrow since I leave very early on Monday morning.

11

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:10:06 -0500

Eleven days until I am home again :)

Cheques are coming in the mail, presents being picked up and delivered, kind words exchanged, and even more donations in preparation for the big departure in 11 days! THANK YOU!